Sep 1902

The alarm system a G.P.O. (Contract Number
No 259), copied above, was installed in 1902 and became operational
at this date.

It reproduces detail as it develops. It lists the charges involved.
and it lists the names and addresses of firemen of all ranks
connected to the system. I list them below, there are two circuits.
The total cost of such rentals was £29 this was to be
reduced to £24 after 5 years. Telephone cost £11
and Bells £18.

A Press

B press

No 1 L Bull East Street
No 2 J Bull 67 East street
No 3 F A Beale Russell House Cpt
No 4 F Fox High Street
No 5 W Stevens Victoria Park
Note that this bell was never fitted
because a neighbour W Page
refused to allow the wire to cross
his garden
No 6 C Jerome Sanitary Yard

Telephone links

Water Works
Town Hall
The Fire Station. And return links in each case.